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The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case that could change the way sentencing is considered in the state, with the county prosecutor for the initial case this time sitting as a justice on the high court.
Starting last year, Ohioans had to present a photo ID to cast a vote. That change was part of a sweeping piece of legislation known as House Bill 458. In addition to requiring photo identification, the measure reduced the number of days available for early voting and for returning absentee ballots. Despite Republican lawmakers’ decision to renege a few months after passage, the bill also eliminated August special elections.
The plaintiffs argue restrictions on who can return absentee ballots present unfair burden to some disabled voters.
Franklin County Municipal Court released to ABC 6 the voicemail Mayor Andy Ginther made to the judge back in October.
Democrat Jennifer Brunner wants to remove partisan labels from judges on Ohio ballots and remove a rule that requires justices to leave the bench before running for another office.